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HOT TOPICS
2016
MEMBERSHIP
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OSHA’S TOP 10 AUTOMOTIVE VIOLATIONS
Hazard Communication
Hazard communication is critical because it requires dealers to inform and train employees properly,
develop employee protection programs, and give employees the hazard information they need to
participate in and support protective measures.
Under the Global Harmonization System (GHS) all chemical shipments must include a new Safety Data
Sheet. Replace all MSDS materials with SDS’s
Electrical Safety
Electricity can kill—even if a shock seems minor, it can affect
the heart. Electrical standards are designed to protect employees
exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution and
fires. Circuit breakers and outlets should be covered and the area
around electrical panels should be kept clear. Using the right type
of cord (rated hard or extra hard) is critical. Hand-held electrical
tools should use a 3-wire cord and be plugged into a grounded
receptacle, be double insulated, or be powered by a low-voltage
isolation transformer.
General Duty Clause
Employers have an obligation to provide a workplace that is free from hazards that could cause serious
harm or death, to have rules in place to protect employees, and to comply with OSHA guidelines.
Personal Protective Equipment
Employers are required to assess the workplace to determine
if hazards are present, or likely to be present, and if they
necessitate the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Each affected employee must use the PPE selected to protect
them from hazards.
Spray finishing using flammable and
combustible materials
If your dealership is equipped with a spray booth, it
must include mechanical ventilation adequate to remove
flammable vapors.
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